Top 5 posts in November 2024

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Pentiction: Jingle and Mingle with Leif David [Dec 6] - Still time to grab tickets!

4. Montreal: Master X of Magic [Dec 26 - 31] - Lots of magic in Montreal!


3. [Guest post] Random thoughts about "Magic Show" with Ken McCreedy - Well done John Smithman and Ken McCreedy!

2. A peek behind the curtain with Liberty Larsen - Liberty is the 2nd, fourth generation magician we've interviewed! 

Technically, here are  4th and 5th most viewed posts, but we're bundling them by subject matter:

• You can see Liberty in ON, QC, NB, NS, BC, & AB: Champions of Magic "Chasing the Unbelievable" [2024 - 2025].
• Read our thoughts on last year's Toronto show: Random thoughts about "Champions of Magic" 2023.
  
  

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Broken wand: Mark Wicken - Our sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends.

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in October 2024

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Niagara Falls: Ryan Joyce [Oct 11 - 13] & The Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic [Oct 14] - Did you go?  We'd love to hear from you!

4. Broken wand: Richard "Ted" Harding - Our sincere condolences to Ted's wife Linda, his family, and his friends at this difficult time.


3. Toronto: Carisa Hendrix in Crow's Cabaret [Oct 30 - Nov 2] - Still time to pay a visit to Lucy Darling!

2. Julie Eng awarded the The Magic Circle’s 2024 John Nevil Maskelyne Award - Congratulations Julie!  Well deserved!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Browser's Bash 2024 photo recap - Thanks for sharing your fantastic photos with us Chris!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in September 2024

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Netflix Acquires Latest Film From Ben Proudfoot - Congratulations Ben!

4. Browser's Den of Magic new location is open! - Same sweater vest, new location.  Drop by the Browser's Den of Magic and say hi to the Jeffs!


3. Guinness 2025: Congratulations to Doug Hunt and Michael Francis - Fantastic to see your accomplishments in print!

2. Campers Deck live on Kickstarter! - The intersection of camping and magic, what's not to love?

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Browser's Bash: Getting to know Jeff Hinchliffe - Congratulations to Jeff on his recent shows at the Red Sandcastle theatre!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in August 2024

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Eric Leclerc at Kidvention 2025 - Looks like it's going to be a great convention!

4. David Peck interviews Shawn Farquhar on Toronto Threads - Two greats in the magic community!


3. Shawinigan and Montreal: Alex in Wonderland [Oct 10 - 12 & Oct 31 - Nov 2] - Go see Alex Boyer in action!

2. Toronto: Magic at the Red Sandcastle Theatre [Aug 18, Sep] - Magic month at the Red Sandcastle Theatre!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Thank you to our personal sponsors for August 2024! - Truly and eternally grateful to our sponsors and personal sponsors!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in July 2024

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Shawn Farquhar on the cover of Genii - Congratulations Shawn!  Well deserved!

4. Waterloo: Balloon Twister Train [Jul 11] - Sounds like a fun day!

3. Random thoughts about Graemazing Level 7 Wizard at the Hamilton Fringe - Congratulations on your great run at the Hamilton Fringe Graeme!

2. Random thoughts about Piff the Magic Dragon in Niagara Falls -
    Catch Piff at The Laugh Shop Aug 8 & 9, or in Richmond and Coquitlam (tickets at Ticketmaster) as part of the “IT COST $60,000 TO CLONE MY DOG AND NOW I NEED TO MAKE THE MONEY BACK” …NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  #BrowsersBash 2024 social media - A fantastic time was had by all!  Hope to get the synopsis of the day on the blog soon!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in June 2024

There were 16 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Browser's Bash: Getting to know Ben Train - What questions will you ask Ben when you see him at the Bash?

4. Broken wand: David Johnson - Our sincere condolences to David's family and friends.

3. CAM Members: Save on performer's liability insurance - Great deal for members of CAM!

2. Browser's Bash: Getting to know Jeff Hinchliffe - Looking forward to this year's Bash!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis - Mark got a nice mention in the June Genii!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in May 2024

There were 28 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Montreal: Bao Hoang at the Time Out Market [May 24] - Did you go?  It looked like great fun on Bao's socials!

4. Chris Ramsay's short film "The Paradox of Plenty" - So true.  Well done Chris!

3. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis - Just who is Mark Lewis?  Inquiring minds want to know!

2. Random thoughts about "Alex McAleer - Mind Reader" - Always an absolute treat to watch Alex in action!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview - Congratulations Mark, on your top 4 finish!

 

 

 

 

Top 5, er 6 posts in April 2024

There were 32 posts at Canada's Magic last month.  First and second most viewed posts are related, so we grouped them.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

6. Improved magic coverage at Canada's Magic! - Administrative updates from the first of this month.

5. A peek behind the curtain with Alex McAleer [2024] - Alex's show "Alex McAleer -- Mind Reader" opens this Friday in Toronto!  (Catch his alter-ego's lecture on May 6th at the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club.)

4. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Alexandra Burgio - Thanks for a great interview Alexandra!

3. Toronto: Win tickets to see "Lost in the Shuffle" at the Hot Docs Film Festival - Congratulations to Nick!  We hope you enjoy the show!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

2. ICYMI: Mark Lewis' Canada's Got Talent audition - People want to see Mark's audition, and

1.  Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis - People keep wanting to read about Mark!

 

 

 

 

Top 5, er 6 posts in March 2024

There were 25 posts at Canada's Magic last month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days, Canada's Got Talent edition:   

6. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Bao Hoang - Thanks for a great interview Bao!

5. ICYMI: Mark Clearview's Canada's Got Talent audition - Howie said Mark was, “the best magician I’ve seen in 10 years.”

4. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Jeff Newman - Thanks for a great interview Jeff!

3. Magicians on Canada's Got Talent [Mar 19 premiere] - Magic is being very well represented this year!

2. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview - Congratulations on your fantastic audition Mark and thanks for a great interview! 

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis - Congratulations on your fantastic audition Mark and thanks for a great interview!

 

 

 

 

Top 5, er 6 posts in February 2024

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days (two of them are interviews promoting the same show, so we went for top six this month):   

6. Victoria: PCAM 2024 [Nov 7 - 10] - Registration is open!

5. A peek behind the curtain with the bickering Delusionists Young & Strange [2023] - We had a lot of US visitors to this interview coinciding with the first US Delusionists tour last week!  Catch Young & Strange in Champions of Magic in the West Coast starting next month!  See item 4 for more information.

4. A peek behind the curtain with Richard Young [2023]* - Catch Richard in Champions of Magic in the West Coast starting next month! Lethbridge, Regina, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Edmonton, Prince George, and Vancouver. Check the Champions of Magic website for tour dates.

3. [Guest post] February 2024 Genii Issue Features Canadians - With thanks to The Magic Demon for this popular guest post!

2. The Montreal Trio sur La France A Un Incroyable Talent - This post got a lot of traffic after their Blackpool appearance!

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  A peek behind the curtain with Murray SawChuck - Catch Murray in Brampton this Saturday!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in January 2024

There were 36 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days (two of them are interviews promoting the same show, so we went for top six this month):   

5. Random thoughts about Gerry Frenette's lecture and his memoir "My Life as a Magic Maker" - Fantastic lecture and entertaining book!

4. Penn and Teller Fool Us is casting for for Season 11 - Is this the year you finally audition?.

3. The Montreal Trio sur La France A Un Incroyable Talent - If you didn't see them at MagiFest, you can still catch them at Blackpool!

2. Alexandra on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S10 E02 - Catch Alexandra in the new show, Evolution at the Greg Frewin Theatre.

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  CBC Radio: Jason Osler interviews Mel Jones and Julie Eng - There you have it.  Some women prefer to be known as a "female magician."  It's about choice.

 

 

 

 

Top 5 (er, 3) posts in December 2023

There were 49 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  The two ticket contests and the 2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS) swept the top 10 board!  Consolidating the ICMS posts, the top 3 posts in the previous 30 days were:

3. Toronto: Win tickets to see "Potted Potter" [Dec 21 - Jan 14] - Catch them in Toronto until January 14!

2. Toronto: Win tickets to see "Champions of Magic" on December 30th, 2023 - Last show in Toronto today at 2pm.  Catch them in BC, AB, SK, and MB in the spring!

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase - 

• Alexandra
• Chris Gowen
• Colin Geddes
• Derrick Chung
• Doug Hunt
• Garnet Garven
• Ian Stewart 
• Lee Asher 
• Leif David
• Paul Romhany
• Rob Teszka
• Ryan Pilling
• Scott Baird
• SYM Manitoba
• Wes Barker
• Yannick Lacroix

 

 

 

 

Top 5 (er, 6) posts in November 2023

There were 37 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days (two of them are interviews promoting the same show, so we went for top six this month):   

6. Chris Mayhew on CP24 - Watch Chris in a rare TV appearance!

5. Broken wand: Micky Hades - We encourage you to click through the link in the broken wand post, to read Brent Smith's heartfelt tribute to Micky.

4. Random thoughts about "An Evening of Magic and Laughter" - Great night with Matt DiSero, Steve Valentine, and Evan Carter!  (And Masterclass in AV with Steve!)
   - Catch Steve in Toronto as part of  The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays [Nov 28 - Dec 3].

3. A peek behind the curtain with Michelle Mazzarella
2. A peek behind the curtain with Hollie England [2023]
   - Catch Hollie and Michelle as part of Champions of Magic on their Canadian tour dates: Toronto [Dec 27 - 31], Lethbridge [Mar 16], Regina [Mar 17], Winnipeg [Mar 18], Saskatoon [Mar 19], Lloydminster [Mar 20], Edmonton [Mar 22 - Apr 6], Prince George [Apr 7], and Vancouver [Apr 8].

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Alexandra on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S10 E02 - Congratulations Alexandra on your excellent segment on Fool Us! 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in October 2023

There were 47 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Parry Sound: Canadian Masters of Magic [Dec 16] - Tickets on sale now!

4. A peek behind the curtain with Alex McAleer [2023] - See Alex in Champions of Magic with tour dates in Canada in 2023 - 2024!

3. Chicago: Shawn Farquhar lecture [Nov 6] - We love listening to Shawn's lectures!  Hope you do too. 

2. Random thoughts about "Young and Strange Delusionists" 2023 - Such a fun show!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Broken wand: Joseph Kaufert - Our condolences to Dr. Kaufert's family and friends. 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in September 2023

There were 32 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Mississauga, Sarnia, Hamilton, and Toronto: Mad Magic with Chris Westfall [Oct 21, 27, 28 - 29] [coupon for Mississauga, Sarnia, and Hamilton!!!] - A reminder of the coupon code for our readers to use for the Mad Magic show dates in Mississauga, Sarnia, and Hamilton.

 

Mad Magic with Chris Westfall Mississauga, Sarnia, & Hamilton
Coupon code for 15% off  

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4. Big news from CAM - Thank you to the outgoing board for your hard work.  Looking forward to what the new board has in store!

3. Edmonton: Champions of Magic [Mar 22 - Apr 6, 2024] - Get your tickets now! 

2. A peek behind the curtain with the bickering Delusionists Young & Strange [2023] - Catch the Canadian debut of Delusionsists:

Oct 12th - North Bay, Capitol Centre
Oct 13th - Barrie, Georgian Theatre
Oct 14th - London, Centennial Hall
Oct 15th - Windsor,  Chrysler Theatre

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Piff the Magic Book Launch (virtual & FREE) with Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, and more! [Sep 28] - And what a book launch it was! 

See all of the David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, Mr. Piffles, Jade, and Piff goodness at the Vanishing Inc YouTube upload "Piff the Magic Book Live Launch."

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in August 2023

There were 42(!) posts at Canada's Magic this month.  The popular posts statistics have been hugely skewed by the 12 part series "The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari" which eclipsed all of our regular offerings, so we're considering the series as a single post.  Here are the most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. An update and wheelchair jokes from Miranda Allen - Thanks for the update Miranda.  Great example of making lemonade!

4. Toronto: There's magic at the 2023 CNE [Aug 18 - Sep 4] - There's still time to catch Double Vision, Majinx, and The Sentamentalists! 

3. Dean Gunnarson's "Escape or Die!" now on Tubi [free] - Catch up on Dean's show before seeing him in Quebec next month! 

2. Carisa Hendrix to join cast of Teatro ZinZanni Chicago [Oct - Mar] - A spectacular addition to their cast!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  "The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari" - We are beyond pleased that this series was so well received!  For those of you who are curious as the popularity of the individual parts of the series, it looked something like this (in order of most viewed):
part 3 | part 1 | part 4 | part 2 | part 5 | part 6 | part 8 | part 9 | part 7 | part 10 | part 11 | part 12 

Thank you Mike and Jen for all of the hard work and dedication you put into making Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp the fantastic event that it was.  The magic community as a whole, was made better because of your efforts!

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in July 2023

There were 25 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Fredericton, Moncton, Halifax, St John: Matt DiSero, Ken Margoe, & Khang Pham [Sep 14 - 17] - Looks like a great east coast tour!

4. Windsor and Niagara Falls: Penn and Teller [Nov 17 & 18] - Vegas is coming to Windsor and Niagara Falls! 

3. Calgary and Richmond Hill: The Grand Illusionist Magic Show [Jul 7 - 16] and Dogs Do Magic [Jul 28] - Looked like everyone had a great time!! 

2. Montreal: Ryan Murray lecture [Jul 10] - Another fantastic lecture hosted by the Montreal Magic Jam!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Magic at the 2023 Winnipeg Fringe [Jul 19 - 30] - And what a magical success this year's Fringe was! 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in June 2023

There were 27 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. St. John's and Edmonton: Reveen [Sep 28 and Oct 21] - Get your tickets now!

4. MB, SK, AB, BC and USA: Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe [various] - Busy, busy.  Catch Chanelle's show at the upcoming Winnipeg Fringe! 

3. Toronto: Champions of Magic [Dec 27 - 31] - We're always excited to see Champions! 

2. 2023 Canadian Rising Star - Congratulations Atsushi!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Checking in with Matt DiSero and The Fog Machine of War - A fun read AND proceeds go to a charity helping children learn magic! 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in May 2023

There were 34 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Canada's Got Talent: Checking in with Magic Ben - Congratulations Ben, on your CGT appearances!

4. Canada's Got Talent: Checking in with Atsushi Ono - Congratulations Atsushi, on making it to the live finale! 

3. Canada's Got Talent: We asked the judges - Do you agree with the CGT judges? 

2. [Guest post] ‘Magic chose me’: How one man found his calling - Thank you Sheridan Williamson Fraser for a fantastic guest post!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. London: The Improv Illusionists with Chris Westfall and Michael Craig Francis [May 5]. 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in February 2023

There were 39 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days: 

5. Ontario: Nicholas Wallace presents A Work of Fiction (and Strange and Unusual) [Feb - May] - Keep an eye on Nick's socials.  Sometimes there are contests for free tickets!

4. [Guest post] Houdini in Vancouver: part 1 - 100 years ago, Houdini performed in Vancouver!

3. New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders [Feb 27] - How was the show?

2. Moncton, Niagara Falls (and possibly Halifax): Piff the Magic Dragon [Apr 29, May 21 - 22] - Keep your eyes on Piff's website for added tour dates!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Torino: Michel Huot at the Masters of Magic World Convention 2023 [May 11 - 14] - Who's going?